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Use hydrogen peroxide. This only applies to wet blood stains. Before deciding to use hydrogen peroxide, be aware that it can bleach or degrade certain fabrics, and that hydrogen peroxide itself can cause stains on the fabric. So be careful when using and remember to test first on a small and hidden corner of the item to be bleached. Hydrogen peroxide can safely and effectively remove blood stains from porous and porous surfaces such as concrete.

Fill the stain with hydrogen peroxide water. If you are bleaching on soft fabrics, dilute the hydrogen peroxide with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Take care not to let the foam spread beyond the original stain area.
Continue adding hydrogen peroxide a few more times to slow the chemical action and stabilize the foam.
Use a cloth to wipe off the foam and blot a little of the hydrogen peroxide over the stain several times until the stain is gone.
Wash soiled items with cold water and soap or detergent.
You can also soak soiled clothes in a basin of hydrogen peroxide and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Then take out the clothes and wash them with cold water.

Use salt and water for soft fabrics. Let's do it quickly. The faster you treat the stain with the salt and water mixture, the less time it will take for the stain to penetrate the fabric. It is the best way to remove blood stains for items that cannot be washed or washed like cushions.

Wash off stains with plenty of cold water. If possible, rinse the tap continuously to let water run through the stain. This will help remove a lot of blood. If the stain gets on the mattress or heavy items like furniture, mix some ice and water in a basin or bucket and wipe the stain with a napkin or sponge.
Rub the cloth together under water to remove any remaining stains. If you can wash them for 10-15 minutes right after getting dirty, you can completely remove them. However, if you still see the blood stains, wash with a little salt.
Mix a little water with salt to make a brine mixture. To get enough salt to soak the stain, the amount of the brine mixture must depend on the size of the stain.
Rub the brine mixture on the stain. The salt's corrosive and dehydrating properties will loosen the remaining blood stains and remove it from the fabric.
Once the stain is gone, wash off the salt on the clothes in cold water.
When the stains are gone or you cannot wash any more, wash them as usual with laundry detergent.
For items that cannot be washed normally, use plenty of cold water to wash away blood and salt stains.

If you are using a public bath, use soap to remove stains. Sometimes you don't have hydrogen peroxide or salt readily available. This is similar to using salt, but instead of salt, rub soap or shampoo directly into the stains. If you are using this method on carpets, cushions or furniture, don't use too much soap as it can be difficult to wash it off afterwards.

Soak the dirty area in cold water.
Rub lots of soap or shampoo on dirty areas.
Rub the hard-to-wash area between your fists with the palms facing each other.
Make as much foam as possible. Add water if needed.
Rinse with cold water until the stain and lather are gone. Do not use hot water. It causes stains to penetrate deeper into the fabric.

Use a solution of ammonia for stubborn stains. Mix 1 teaspoon of ammonia with 1/2 cup of cold water and pour it over stubborn stains. When the stains disappear, wash again with cold water. Avoid using ammonia on linen, silk or wool. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Remove dry blood stains

Use toothpaste on clothes and towels. This method is used on fabrics that are either machine washable or hand washable. If you use this method on carpets or furniture, there is a risk that the smell of the toothpaste will be permanently attached to the fabric.
- Apply toothpaste on the blood-stained area.
- Let the toothpaste dry.
- Rinse the toothpaste with cold water.
- Wash the blood stains with soap and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
Use a meat tenderizer for hard fabrics. Both blood and meat are organic substances that can be separated by the action of enzymes such as proteases, celluloses and lipases. Commercially, meat tenderizers are also effective when applied to dry blood stains. Dishwasher powder or capsules often contain these enzymes as well.
- This method is used to clean stains on hard fabrics like jeans, not soft fabrics. Avoid enzymes on linen, silk or wool. These enzymes break down proteins and can damage protein-based fabrics such as silk, linen and wool.
- Fill a small pot with 1 cup of cold water.
- Dip the blood stain on the cloth in the water.
- Sprinkle one tablespoon of the enzyme product directly onto the wet stain.
- Leave for about 1 day. Apply the mixture every few hours to the stain.
- Wash your clothes as you normally would.
Use saliva to clean soft fabrics. Using saliva is also an effective way to remove blood stains, as the enzymes in the saliva not only help digest food, but can also break down the protein structure in hard-to-wash blood stains. Note that this method is only effective on small stains.
- Take some of your saliva.
- Apply it to the blood stains.
- Rub to clean the stain.
- Soak the fabric in cold water.
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Method 3 of 3: Removing Stains on Special Surfaces

Remove blood stains from hardwood floors. Hardwoods have a wax-like, urethane and polyurethane finish to protect hardwood floors from moisture, wear and most stains. In most cases, blood stains can be wiped off with a rag and water or a popular household cleaner.
Remove blood stains from satin fabric. Satin is a thin, smooth fabric that should be handled with care. Using gentle cleaning agents like salt and cold water is often a helpful trick, especially if the blood stain is still fresh.
Remove blood stains from the mattress. The mattress cannot be washed, so minimize cleaning measures. Using a paste is the best way to remove blood stains without getting your mattress wet.
Remove blood stains from carpet. There are a number of methods that can be used to remove blood stains from carpet. Use water first and then work on stronger cleansing methods for stubborn blood stains.
Remove blood stains from concrete surface. Concrete has a porous surface so blood tends to penetrate deeper, making cleaning very difficult. Special solutions such as chemical methods are an effective way to remove blood stains from concrete.
Remove blood stains from jeans. A cold water treatment is an effective way to remove fresh blood stains from jeans, while dry blood stains can be removed using common household products like salt, ammonia and baking soda.
Remove blood stains from silk fabric. Use only gentle cleaning agents like salt, saliva and dish soap when removing blood stains from washable silk. Avoid using ammonia or chemical cleaners. These substances can damage the fabric. advertisement

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The sooner you treat the blood stain, the faster it will clean.
The only way to know for sure a stain is completely clean is to look at the stain on a dry cloth.
In addition to peroxides like hydrogen peroxide, and soap, you can use soda water. Soak the stain in soda water for 30 minutes. If any stain remains, it will be pale yellow in color.You can then treat these yellow stains with a cleaning solution.
Liquid soap is also quite good. You can also use oil-based soaps. It is important to choose authentic soaps, not just regular petroleum cleaners.
For stubborn stains on durable fabrics, blot the stain remover before placing it in the washing machine. Then wash with regular detergent with cold water. This will remove hard-to-see blood stains from the garment and remember to do it as quickly as possible (preferably before the blood dries up). However, if you don't immediately apply this solution to the stain, you can wet it with cold water first.
Peroxide works to clean blood stains on everything but bedding.
For hard non-porous surfaces, it is more effective to use a 10% bleach to wet the blood stain then wipe it off. This will disinfect and clean at the same time.
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Warning

Never mix ammonia and chlorine bleach as it will lead to toxic fumes.
Don't use warm or hot water - the stains will stick even more, as the hot water will turn blood proteins into filaments. If you want to wash clothes with warm water, you need to remove the stains in cold water first.
Do not inhale ammonia gas as it is very dangerous.
Always handle blood stains with care. Getting blood from others puts you at risk for blood-borne diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Avoid touching someone else's blood with your bare hands, and always wash your hands well. Warm water and soapy water after blood contact.